Strategic Admissions Leader & Regional Recruiter

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University in North Carolina seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to lead recruitment of prospective undergraduate students at the Hickory campus. The role involves counseling families on admissions and financial aid, building relationships with high school counselors, and traveling to college fairs to meet enrollment goals.

The position is twelve-month exempt (EHRA) at App State Hickory Campus, with duties including planning recruitment activities and reporting to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work as a team with a flexible attitude.
• Willingness to work select evenings and weekends.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Successful completion of background investigation prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to rent a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment of prospective undergraduate students.
• Plan and assess strategic recruitment and yield activities.
• Counsel prospective students and their families on admissions, financial aid, and programs.
• Build relationships with high school and independent counselors and college advisors.
• Travel extensively to high schools and college fairs in the region.
• Submit territory management reports to the Senior Associate Director.
• Review applications and provide admission recommendations.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Oral presentation

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in student counseling, communications, education, business or public relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner

Google Apps

Spreadsheets

Job description

Appalachian State University in North Carolina seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to lead recruitment of prospective undergraduate students at the Hickory campus. The role involves counseling families on admissions and financial aid, building relationships with high school counselors, and traveling to college fairs to meet enrollment goals.

The position is twelve-month exempt (EHRA) at App State Hickory Campus, with duties including planning recruitment activities and reporting to the